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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, the results further reaffirm Mr Modi’s leadership of the world’s largest democracy. He said, together India and Israel will continue to strengthen the great friendship.
The leaders includes Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk, Prime Minister of Bhutan Dr Lotay Shering, Prime Minister of Nepal K P Sharma Oli, President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe, Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, Crown Prince of UAE Mohamed bin Zayed and Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
US President Donald Trump has also congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP on the victory in the General Election. In a tweet, Mr Trump said, great things are in store for the US-India partnership with the return of Prime Minister Modi at the helm. The US President said that he is looking forward to continue the important work together.
Warmly felicitating the Prime Minister, the leaders expressed the view that the historic mandate reflected the abiding faith of the people of India in the leadership of the Prime Minister Modi.
Expressing his gratitude for their compliments and good wishes, Mr Modi said that the general elections embodied the strength of Indian democracy, which is the world’s largest.
He thanked the global leaders for their cooperation in developing mutually beneficial bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation and expressed his desire to continue to work further with them in fostering even stronger ties. Prime Minister also expressed his gratitude to several other leaders who have extended their felicitations to him over social media and other means.
President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his historic victory in general elections. In a tweet, Mr Solih said, it is a strong affirmation of the Indian people’s confidence in the BJP-led government. Mr. Solih said, he looks forward to closer and enhanced ties of Maldives-India cooperation.
Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli wished all success ahead to Mr. Narendra Modi and said, he looks forward to working closely with him.
The Sri Lankan government and other political leaders of the island nation have congratulated BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena in his congratulatory message termed the victory as people’s re-endorsement of Mr Modi’s leadership.
He said, Colombo looks forward to continuing the warm and constructive relationship with New Delhi in future.
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe also said they looked forward to working with Mr Modi.
Opposition leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also sent heartfelt wishes and congratulations. He wished Mr Modi and people of India the very best under the Prime Minister’s dynamic leadership.